“Autumn, from today forward, you’re mine.”
“For the rest of our days, it’s just you and me, together forever.”
Noticing me staring at his body, lost in thought, he broke into a wide smile and pulled me into his arms.
“Autumn, today I’m all yours. I’m not going anywhere.”
The fresh citrus scent mixed with moonflowers created a strange, terribly unpleasant smell.
I lowered my gaze with a sense of melancholy.
The man before me was no longer the same person from back then.
A knock at the door interrupted my thoughts:
“Young Alpha, Luna Victoria isn’t feeling well. She’s asking for you!”
Ethan’s irritation instantly transformed into concern. He hurriedly dressed and headed for the door.
“What’s wrong with her? Has the pack doctor been called?”
After a few steps, he realized something was off.
He turned back apologetically, looking at me as I leaned against the doorframe.
“Victoria isn’t feeling well, I need to check on her. With my brother gone, I’m all she has.”
“I’ll be back soon, Autumn. You’re always so understanding.”
Understanding. That one word.
I had endured for six months, through countless dark nights.
In Silver Crescent, female wolves were revered. After I gave birth to my daughter, my mother had been urging me to return and directly claim the Alpha position.
But I hadn’t wanted to leave Ethan, so I kept refusing to go back and inherit Silver Crescent.
I spoke softly: “Ethan.”
His brows furrowed, comforting words about to spill from his lips when he was stopped by a sudden weight on his shoulders.
I draped a heavy coat over him. “The night air is cool. You should wear this.”
Ethan clutched the coat on his shoulders, an unreadable expression in his eyes. “Autumn, you…”
The guest room door closed abruptly.
Five more days, Ethan. I won’t wait for you anymore.
